7. Kashmir
Kashmir is a beautiful valley in the northernmost part of India. It is part of a state called Jammu & Kashmir. The Kashmir Valley is surrounded by some of the highest mountain ranges in the world. The valley itself is green and thickly populated. The people of this Valley are highly evolved and have therefore dominated the history and culture of the state.
Kashmir has something to offer everyone – the Tulip Festival in Srinagar for nature lovers, skiing at Gulmarg, white-water rafting in Sonmarg and camping in the green valleys of Pahalgam for adventure enthusiasts. For epicureans, a wazwan meal (traditional Kashmiri cuisine comprising 36 courses) with Kashmiri kahwah (saffron infused green tea) in the end is a must try. Kashmiris take immense pride in creating these dishes which are considered an art!